Whats the diff between tomato and marinara sauce ? Our tomato sauce is a traditional pasta sauce(gravy to some of yens) that uses the meat of the tomato pureed with olive oil , meat bones (for flavor),spice and herbs and simmered for hours ......Marinara , on the other hand is a quick sauce , made with the whole tomato,olive oil , wine , lots of spice and plenty of fresh basil !!! No meat ! Usually used with seafood !